Black antique embossed tin shingles Victorian mansion near NC state line with restored black shingles The family in this mansion near the NC state line opened the first policy of Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company of Tennessee….and the family continues that … Continue reading
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Truly rusty metal roofing The vast majority of metal roofs are easily preserved with periodic application of quality primer and coatings. But sometimes…. This roof is relatively new, manufactured by a reputable company. Yet rust began appearing about 6 or 7 … Continue reading
Washington metal shingle roof Washington metal shingle roof An Arlington, VA, couple found this embossed metal shingle home to renovate. They constructed an addition. In this historic district, new roofs must be distinct from the older areas. Although the couple … Continue reading
South of Annapolis, MD, these vintage shingles were coated with light grey Wearcoat 66. Originally we preserved the roof in 2008, but unfortunately theprimer was unable to contain the rust. Of course, the light grey acrylicdid not contain the surfacing … Continue reading
Stamped shingle beauty on a hilltop near Flint Hill Before photo of shingles Virginia countryside stamped metal shingle roof in green tintA rarely spotted antique metal shingle design on a rural home near Front Royal in Virginia. Project is receiving … Continue reading
1870s stamped shingle roof Replacing damaged metal shinglesThis roof had been damaged by hail and 1. some shingles replaced by new reproductions2. some shingles have been repaired3. some shingles have required only primer and coating. Can you spot the different … Continue reading
Repair tin shingles Repair of tin shingles dating to 1870s In rural South Carolina, a rare design on the tin shingles illustrate several restoration steps. See more photos and comments on this tin shingles repaired project in the rural countryside. … Continue reading
Red metal shingles: Antique sizes from 1870s Red metal shingles in two sizes from 1870s For any old house owner, this embossed red metal shingle style is truly an antique. Usually dating from the 1870s, most roofs of this design … Continue reading
Early design in antique shingle design This 1878 tin shingle roof with an early designed has been treated with primer and a single coat of light grey acrylic. A second coat will be applied. This style of shingle is rare. … Continue reading
Bronze-tinted stamped shingles in western PA Historical Pennsylvania and a roof In Addison, PA, on the old National Highway through the Laurel Highlands, a new owner is saving this traditional structure. She started with the roof and chimney in 2008. … Continue reading